NASA plans to double the size of the space station crew from three members to six next year. The shuttle carries two new sleeping compartments and a water recycling system that will enable the crew to purify urine and other wastewater for drinking.

"We did blind taste tests of the water," said NASA's Bob Bagdigian, the system's lead engineer. "Nobody had any strong objections. Other than a faint taste of iodine, it is just as refreshing as any other kind of water."

"I've got some in my fridge," he added. "It tastes fine to me."

YUMMY. So let me get this straight. Astronauts who basically drive a space truck, blast into orbit where their job is to build a new toilet and some new bedrooms. Then when they're done they have a nice big glass of recycled pee to refresh themselves. NASA is f*cked up.